Mission Statement

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide the leadership, direction, and support necessary to attract, retain, and develop talented individuals to align ourselves with the changing obligations of our Town. Partnered with other Town Departments, Human Resources maintains a dedicated and progressive work force capable of delivering exceptional services to the Town of East Longmeadow.

Responsibilities & Services

The Town of East Longmeadow’s Human Resources Department is the central office for all Town employees. This department is responsible for the following services:

• Administration of Civil Service in accordance with Civil Service Law and Local Civil Service Rules https://www.mass.gov/orgs/civil-service 
• Administration of contractual bargaining agreements through advising, implementing and disseminating relevant information
• Administration of employee health, dental and retiree benefit programs
• Coordination of employee benefit programs available to active and former employees as well as their eligible family members
• Administration of Worker's compensation, Life and Unemployment insurance programs for all city employees
• Administration of employee training programs and compliance with Affirmative Action and Americans with Disabilities
• Creating a safe work environment that utilizes the full potential of all members of our diverse workforce